Living life in the fast lane lately has had me feeling a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety. I didn’t even notice it until I was on the verge of a mental/emotional breakdown last Thursday evening.
Between being a full-time wife and mama to working a full-time corporate job, to spending my down time operating this awesome side hustle (which I’m investing in now to reap the benefits later 🙌🏻) to the many, MANY bridal showers, baby showers, weddings and other awesome life events we’ve celebrated in the last two months - I AM EXHAUSTED. And stressed. And feeling burnt out.
Last Thursday I was pacing back and forth in our home. Strong winds and impending severe weather were making its way into our area. My anxiety was already at its peak due to a hectic schedule, teething & sick baby, just LIFE in general. But this particular circumstance had me wanting to crouch into fetal position in the corner of a room and cry.
I sat down next to my husband “the realist” in the family and complained about all of my anxieties, fears and worries at that moment. He (not so gently) said exactly what I needed to hear... “You could literally get in your car, leave this driveway, be t-boned, and die. Just live your life and be grateful for what you have.” I rolled my eyes and said “that’s easy for you to say.”
Though I seemingly just brushed his comment off, his words stuck with me. I’ve been replaying that conversation over and over again. For me, it was a huge moment of clarity. Something I desperately needed to hear.
Since that conversation, I have repeatedly thought about the word ‘gratitude.’ Pausing to think about it several times throughout the day. Reframing my thoughts and patterns. It’s become a healthier way of thinking and acting.
💭 Instead of eating random junk food - I stop and think - I’m so grateful for my being and my health, why would I want to put crap food in my body?
💭 When Ellie is screaming or not sleeping through the night #teethingbaby I think - I am so grateful to be a mama and to have this sweet baby to wake up to every day (& night)
💭 Instead of complaining about how busy our weekends have been due to ...cont’d 👇🏻
#teethingbaby
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